Welcome to Cavalier Rescue USA

Bella in Wakeman, OH

Update 11-16-25: We’ve received several promising applications for this pup so aren’t taking more applications for now. Thank you!

Hello everyone! I am Bella, a gorgeous two-year-old Ruby Cavalier. I was rescued by a good Samaritan and placed into a foster home.

I am very nimble and fast! I love to run and jump! Foster Mom says that I will need a securely fenced yard with at least a 48-inch high fence. I love to chase the squirrels, birds and leaves that are flying about.

I also enjoy exploring the bike path on our walks.

There is an outside cat that lives here, and we get along very nicely. I also have a Cavalier Foster brother, and we are very good friends. Often we will curl up on the bed and snooze together.

I ride very well in the car. We go to the park for some of our walks.

The one place I do not like to go is the vet. I went there recently and had my vaccines updated. Then I had to go back and spend the whole night there when I was spayed. Was I ever happy to see Foster Mom when she came back to get me!

I am crate-trained, however, I do not like to sleep in my crate at night. I want someone to snuggle up with, and sleep in their bed.

During the day I will often snuggle in right by Foster Mom or Foster Dad. I love taking naps with Foster Dad on the couch! Foster Brother says that I often dream and bark softly in my sleep.

I know the commands “sit” and “wait.” I am better “sit” because I know good things, like a treat, can be involved with that one. Foster Mom and Dad say that I am energetic, and I walk pretty well on a leash.

I am house-trained, but do not know how to ask to go outside for a potty break. I will need someone home most of the time, such as a retired person or someone who works from home. (I have been left for a few hours with no problems at all.) I have not had any accidents in my foster home. My Foster Mom says I am very respectful their home.

I am fond of playing with the toys, and love to chew on hard bones.

I am a true cuddle bug, and just love to be on a lap.

If interested in adopting me, please complete our online application, (if you haven’t already.) Then email Sherry Morgan at morgans817@sbcglobal.net so she knows of your interest.
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Rollo in Peoria, AZ

Hi! It’s me, Rollo! I’m a 19-pound, 2-year-old male Ruby Cavalier born April 26, 2023. I love tennis balls! I love tuggie toys! I love running zoomies with my foster sister! I love hanging out at the shallow end of the pool! But sometimes, I just want to snuggle with my person! I’m an honest-to-goodness love bug! I am happiest when I’m with my humans and prefer to have someone at home with me. I’m also happy to go places with you!

Because I have lots of energy, an active family is what I’m looking for. I don’t take kindly to children, so an adult home will be best. It would be great if there was another dog in the home who loves to play like I do. I’m also very prey driven! I will not do well in a home where birds or small critters are kept as pets, either indoors or outdoors.

Do you like car rides? I do, too! I love adventure and exploring new places. I love taking walks in the neighborhood and sniffing all the wonderful smells. I’ve been told I’d make a terrific hiking buddy, because in addition to exploring, I also love to climb on everything!

Did I mention I love mealtimes? And treat time, too! I’m learning to wait for my name to be called before taking a treat. And I’m learning to take my treat “easy”. I guess that’s because I get so excited at treat time. Who doesn’t!

Sometimes I play a little too rough, so I need a family who can help me set boundaries. I will do best with a dog-experienced family, to ensure I can continue my training and become your best-behaved boy ever.

In my previous home, I displayed a bit of food aggression, so my foster parents are feeding me in a separate area and there have been no issues at mealtimes. I’m a super-fast eater, so a slow feeder bowl works best for me. I have a bit of a queasy stomach, so the vet recommended a small amount of omeprazole. I take this with my breakfast and I’m good for the whole day!

If given the chance, I love running out the front door and off down the street, so a secure backyard and front entry door will be a must in my new home. My foster parents are working with me to come when I’m called, but I will need to continue working on this skill.

I’ve recently been neutered, microchipped, and my vaccines are all current. I weigh 19 lbs. My teeth are perfect, so I didn’t need dental cleaning when I visited the vet. My heart is also in good shape! I take 5mg omeprazole daily for my sensitive stomach, otherwise my health is perfect! I’ve also recently learned to go outside for potty. However, in a new home, I may need some reminders. Having a regular outdoor schedule will also help.

When I first came into Rescue, I would mark, both indoors and outdoors. But since I’ve been neutered, that has almost stopped. Going into a new environment might be a little challenging at first, so I may need some reminders.

At bedtime, my foster parents hand out dental chews! I love those so much! They tell me, “Rollo, go to bed!” and I run right into my crate. That’s where I get my dental chew. After that, it’s lights out, and I sleep all through the night.

There’s just one more thing you should know about me. I would LOVE to have a family of my very own! If you think you could be my family, go right to the online adoption application (if you haven’t already done that), complete the form, then send an email to Carolyn at smallpaws4@mac.com and let her know you are interested in adding me to your family!

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Cooper in Virginia Beach, VA

Meet Cooper, in Virginia Beach, VA!

Cooper is a playful, funny, four-year-old commercial breeder stud release who’s finally ready to be loved — and to give lots of love in return. He gives the best soft kisses.

He spends his days close to his foster mom, who works from home, and enjoys hanging out with his canine foster brother. Cooper loves playing fetch and never turns down a squeaky toy or a good bone to chew. He’s an enthusiastic explorer of the fenced yard and is learning quickly to walk nicely on a harness — though walks are still at his pace, with plenty of time to sniff and take in the big, exciting world around him!

Cooper’s absolute favorite thing in the world is snuggling on the couch. He adores being near his people and will happily nap in your lap whenever he gets the chance.

Since leaving his puppy mill life behind, Cooper has experienced a lot of separation anxiety and feels most secure when he knows where his people are. He is crate-trained for very short periods, though he will bark and cry at first when you leave. At bedtime, he sleeps well in a crate kept beside your bed — if he can see you. Of course, his dream scenario is to snuggle up in the “big bed” with his humans if allowed. Cooper sleeps through the night and doesn’t need to go out until morning.

This handsome guy still has lots of puppy energy and will thrive with playtime, basic training, a fenced yard, and lots of cuddle time.

Cooper gets along wonderfully with his three-year-old foster brother and loves to chase him around the yard. His compatibility with cats is unknown. He’s a happy, tail-wagging sweetheart who’s great with kids of all ages and will make a wonderful addition to any family. Cooper will do best with a family that has another small dog.

Cooper is up to date on vaccinations, neutered, and microchipped. He weighs 28 lbs.

If you live within reasonable driving distance of his foster home and think Cooper might be the perfect fit for your family — he can’t wait to meet you! Please fill out the online adoption application if you haven’t already then email Diane Lombardo at cavalierrescueusamdwv@gmail.com so she knows of your interest in this sweet boy.

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Felix in Wilmington, NC

Hi! My name is Felix, and I am a 7 month old, purebred male puppy born March 8th! I’ll steal your heart faster than I will steal your socks! When you look up the definition for “perfect Cavalier puppy” in the dictionary, my picture is right there. I’m still learning how to be a dog, but I have come such a long way already in my time in foster care! I was given to rescue when my owner could no longer take care of me.

I am just so excited to be here! Everything is new and thrilling for me. I love to explore my surroundings. My favorite things are chew toys, yak cheese, and more chew toys. Have I mentioned that I love to chew? My foster mom has to keep a close eye on me to make sure I’m only chewing the right things. I get along great with my foster mom’s son. We’re best friends. We like to play together with my toys. I also really enjoy working on my manners and getting treats! I have mastered sit, and I’m still working on stay and come, but I’ll get there with more reinforcement. I do walk nicely on a leash and need daily long leash walks to help me get my puppy energy out! I do sometimes try and eat mulch and other things on walks, so I need someone to keep a close eye on me so that I don’t get an upset tummy.

My foster mom has a senior Cavalier that I like to bother. My foster mom says that I need a younger playmate in my forever home – one that I can play with and learn the ropes from. I have a lot of energy and I need a playmate!

I am crate trained if you need to leave the house, but I don’t like to be there for very long. I have had a few accidents in the house while learning where to ask to go out to potty. If my foster mom watches my cues, I don’t have a problem. But I will need someone patient with me as I perfect my skills. I prefer to sleep in my crate at night, next to my foster mom’s bed. I have been to the vet and been given a clean bill of health!

I love to give kisses. I just can’t keep my licker!

Foster mom says my new owner needs to be dog savvy and experienced with training puppies. Older, dog savvy children would be fine. I can be overwhelming when you first meet me because I’m just so excited and happy! I need someone to remain calm and patient with me as I navigate being a puppy. I’ve been bounced around a bit already, prior to coming into rescue, so I have a little anxiousness and excited energy. After a few days with my foster mom, I settled down nicely into our household routines. I required supervision, reinforcement, and lots of physical and mental playtime.

My new home should be one with an owner that is home most of the day because I don’t like being left alone for long periods of time. I need another young, playful small dog to show me the ropes and play with me! A fenced yard is necessary for all of the zoomies I have. I haven’t been around cats, so I’d probably be best suited for a home with no cats. I love kids so a home with respectful, older, dog savvy kids would be a plus.

If you think you might be a good fit as my new forever family and you live within a reasonable driving distance to Wilmington, NC, please complete an online application if you haven’t already and then notify Angie Hansing of your interest by emailing her at nccavalierrescuemom@gmail.com

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Matilda in Gettysburg, PA

Matilda is a happy little four-to-five-year old girl with a tail that’s always wagging.

Matilda came to foster care from a commercial breeder in Lancaster County and was very scared, shy and underweight. Since she has been in foster care, she has blossomed into a beautiful girl that loves attention and loves to cuddle on the couch. It took some time, but she finally decided she likes belly rubs!

Matilda doesn’t like being alone and needs either her foster parents or siblings in sight . She sleeps in her crate, but would love to sleep with her family. When Matilda first arrived, she was in a crate next to her siblings, and would bark and cry all night. Foster Mom decided to connect two crates together so she and her siblings had more room and could be together. Since then she has been very happy!

Matilda is also a very good helper around the house. She will pick up dirty laundry and carry it into her crate and monitor it until it is ready to be washed. She’s especially fond of socks! (She doesn’t chew clothing, she just piles it up and lays on it. She’ll allow items to be taken away.) She occasionally has guarding issues with food and her clothing collection with her Foster Sisters, but it’s usually just a quick bark.

Matilda loves to go on walks, and is very good on a leash . She absolutely loves to go on car rides. She’s a little timid in crowds, but rides very well in a stroller.

Matilda developed pyometra (uterine infection) and needed to have emergency spay surgery. Fortunately, she recovered well from her procedure. She recently had a dental and lost fourteen teeth, but she is feeling so much better!

Matilda would do best in a home that has at least one other canine companion to help her with her shyness. Older kids are OK. A securely fenced yard is preferred. Her new family should be willing to work on her training, especially since she likes to run towards the front door. Matilda is doing well with housebreaking as long as she is taken out on a regular schedule. She doesn’t signal when she needs to go out.

If you think that your family is a good fit for Matilda, please complete our online application if you haven’t done so already. Then email Melissa MacMullin at cavalierrescueusapa@gmail.com and asked to be considered as a family for Matilda.
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PA license: 16547

Harley in Tulsa, OK

Here is Harley with his new mom…

Harley (7-year-old Ruby Cavalier King Charles Spaniel) is the Ethan Hawke of the house – a smart, expressive, easy-going hunk! He is your quintessential Cavalier: either playing, eating, or napping on your lap. Harley adjusts well and quickly to multiple dogs and small kids in the mix. He is low maintenance, confident, and calm, only barking when the dreaded trash man takes his family’s garbage away – how dare they?! He sleeps like a champ through the night in his own area, and knows how to come, sit, beg, and fetch! His favorite past times are playing fetch with his stuffed hedgehog and burying himself in a pile of warm laundry.

Harley came from another rescue after he had lived in a home for over a year where he was loved but did not receive proper health updates or good nutrition. He gained 10 pounds in this placement and weighs 30 lbs. He lost a few teeth in his dental, but he still has a pretty smile and his chewing teeth. He also has a dry eye condition in his left eye that will require eye drops twice daily. Overall, he is very healthy and a very handsome dog. He had fleas previously and developed a bite allergy. His back end was shaved and he had a few hotspots, but that has been healed and his coat will be full and beautiful again.

He could probably do well as a single dog so long as he had a human around to snuggle with and play with frequently, as this breed requires and thrives on attention and affection. He also loves being around other dogs, kids, and people. He has not been exposed to to cats, but he has been around reactive dogs, and does exceptionally well. He does not react to another dog’s growl / display of foul mood – that kind of stuff doesn’t bother him in the least. He DOES prefer eating his own food by himself though – and does not like to share or when other dogs try to sniff his food – which really, who does?!

Harley loves activities, and jumps right into any action, always ready to play, so would do well in an active home. He is also great if you want to just sit down for a nice snuggle session. He simply LOVES life – whatever you want to do – he’s up for it! He walks great on leash and does not destroy his toys. In fact, he has not tried to chew on or destroy anything in the house at all – he is so well behaved. He is a one-of-a-kind, gentle, confident guy and will make an amazing companion to anyone who is ready to snuggle!

If you are interested in Harley, please fill out an application on the website if you haven’t already, and let Janis Stauffer know of your interest at okstauffer@aol.com. We are happy to consider applicants who live within a day’s drive of Tulsa.

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